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Hart, J.Christian Kolbe, Editors Graphics by Bobby Sheppard Copyright 1983 Address all correspondence to P.O. Box 118, Richmond, VH 23201 BOOK REVIEWS The Genealogy and History of the Stewart Family of Halifax County, Virginia, Caswell and Person Counties, North Carolina, and Trigg. County, Kentucky by Martha Jane Stone. This is a continuation of the genealogy of James Stewart of Halifax Co. It covers the geographical area of much of the upper South and is illustrated and contains abstracts of county court records. The Stewart family and its branches are brought up to the present day. There is a full name index to both this and the preceding volume. 300 pages, perfect bound, $34.95 postpaid. Also available as a 439 page book containing both volumes 1 and 2 for $44.95 in perfect binding or $59.95 in hard cover. To order: Martha Jane Stone, 810 Cramer Ave. , Lexington, KY 40502. Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, Vol. II, 1742-1775 , by Gertrude E. Gray. This is an abstract of the land patents for the northern and northwestern part of Virginia. Much of this area was frontier and these patents can give a great deal of information on the early settlers. Names of patentees, dates, acreage, location, and brief geographical information are included in these abstracts. In a number of cases, there is much additional genealogical information included, especially in cases of escheat or inheritance. A very useful research tool for genealogists interested in this part of the state. Full name index, hard-bound, 282 pages, $25.00 (+$2.50 postage 8 handling, MD residents add 5% sales tax, Michigan residents add 4% sales tax) To order: Genealogical Publishing Co. , Inc. , 1001 N. Calvert St. , Baltimore, MD 21202-3897. Bute Cou nty, North Carolina, Minute of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions 1767-1779 by Brent H. Holcomb (Price $35.00 plus $1.75 mailing; order from Brent H. Holcomb, Box 21766, Columbia, SO. This 377 page hard-cover volume contains transcriptions of the court minutes of Bute County (now Warren, Franklin, and Vance counties). The Bute County area received heavy migration from Southside Virginia. Because minute books contain genealogical material often found nowhere else, Mr. Holcomb's well transcribed and indexed book is an excellent aid for those doing southern genealogy. -3- NANSEMOND COUNTY JUSTICES, 1 ?95 AND 1800 by L. H. Hart The following is an abstract of the list of Justices of Nansemond County found in the Executive Papers, Civil Appointments. Because of the lack of information about Nansemond County, these lists which sometimes indicate death or removal are considered worthy of publication. At a court held for Nansemond County, September 14, 1795. Present: Josiah Riddick, Robert M. Riddick, John Driver, Samuel B. Cunningham, James Buxton, John Dorlon, Archibald Richardson, James Coles Gent. Justices. Jacob Daughtry, Edward Allen, Francis Jones, Joseph Godwin, James McClenny, Stephen Wright, Jesse Wilkinson, William Sumner, John C. Cohoon, John King, and Edward Brown Gent, are by the court severally recommended to his Excellency Robert Brooke, Esq. Governor of Virginia, as fit persons to be added to the Commission of the peace in this county in the room of Solomon Shepherd, Kinchen Godwin, Willis Streater, James Murdaugh, and Willis Everitte who are deceased, John Coles and Mills Godwin who have resigned, Lemuel Riddick expatriated, and Daniel Riddick who refuses to qualify. Magistrates in the Commission: Josiah Riddick James Buxton James Godwin John Godwin Nathaniel Buxton John Dorlon John Riddick Archibald Richardson Joseph Holladay Henry Harrison Willis Riddick Joseph Holland Jr. Robert M. Riddick James Coles John Driver Daniel Riddick— not qualified Samuel B. Cunningham Done Oct. 3, 1795 At a court held for Nansemond County July 14, 1800. Present: Josiah Riddick Sr. , John Riddick Sr. , Willis Riddick, Robert M. Riddick, James Buxton, John Godwin, Henry Harrison, Joseph Holland Jr. , Joseph Godwin, James McClenny, Stephen Wright, William Sumner, & Edward Brown. Thomas Benn, James Goodman, Henry Best, Jethro Haslett, Jeremiah Godwin, John Riddick Jr. , Fisher Dashiell, Matthias Jones, Andrew Ballard, 8 Willis Parker Jr. Gent. Ar& by the court severally recommended to his Excellency James Monroe : -4- Esq. Governor of Virginia, as fit persons to be added to the Commission of the peace in this county. Magistrates in the Commission: Josiah Riddick Sr. Eduard Allen John Riddick Sr. Francis Jones Willis Riddick Joseph Godwin Robert M. Riddick James McClenny James Buxton Stephen Wright John Godwin William Sumner Henry Harrison John C. Cohoon Joseph Holland Jr. Edward Brown Dead: James Godwin James Cole Joseph Holladay Jacob Daughtry John Driver John King Samuel B. Cunningham Removed: Nathaniel Buxton Jesse Wilkinson Disqualified John Dorlon Archibald Richardson Lemuel Riddick, expatriated Daniel Riddick, refuses to qualify Done July 26, 1800. NANSEMOND COUNTY MILITIA OFFICERS, 1783-1789 BY L. H. HART The Militia Commission Papers in the Executive Papers were examined and the lists abstracted. They are especially useful when they list deaths or removals. 13 May 1783 Thomas Godwin County Lieutenant >resign from age Benjamin Baker Lt. Colonel > and infirmity Henry Riddick recommended as County Lieutenant Josiah Riddick Colonel Kinchin Godwin Lt. Colonel Michael King " Major William Wilkinson, John Hudnai, James Buxton recommended as Captains. Willis Everitt, Theophilus Pugh, Thomas Benn recommended as 1st Lieutenants. Joseph Mills Godwin, John Campbell, John Powell recommended as 2nd Lieutenants. Brewer Holladay, James King, William Jordan recommended as Ensigns. 12 May 1785 [at a Board of Field Officers and Senr. Magistrates! The following were recommended as officers for their companies: Company No. 1: William Eley, Captain, Jeremiah Godwin, Lieutenant, William Sumner, Ensign. Company No. 2: Elisha Darden, Captain, John [Carr] , Lieutenant, Henry Gardner, Ensign. Company No. 3: Riddick Hunter, Captain, Josiah Granbery, Lieutenant, Elisha Godwin, Ensign. Company No. 4: William Wilkinson, Captain, Thomas Godwin, Lieutenant, Willis Everat, Ensign- Company No. 5: Daniel Riddick, Captain, Joshua Spivy, Lieutenant, James Riddick, Ensign. Company No. 6: Samuel B. Cunningham, Captain, John Cross, Lieutenant, Timothy Cross, Ensign. Company No. 7: Archibald Richardson, Captain, Joseph Holland, Lieutenant, John King, Ensign. Company No. 8: James Murdaugh, Captain, Theophilus Pugh, Lieutenant, James King, Ensign. Company No. 9: William Riddick, Captain, John Driver, Lieutenant, John Miles, Ensign. Company No. 10: Mills Wilkinson, Captain, Thomas Benn, Lieutenant, Archibald White, Ensign. Company No. 11: Demsey Sumner, Captain, Michael Howell, Lieutenant, Jacob Daughtre, Ensign. Company No. 12, Light Infantry: John Godwin, Captain, Henry Best, Lieutenant, John Best, Ensign. Company No. 13: James Godwin, Captain, Edmond Godwin, Lieutenant, William Weatherly, Ensign. 15 November 1785 [at a Board of Field Officers & Senr. Magistrates, Present: Kinchen Godwin L.C.Cr., Thomas Godwin, Michael King, Josiah Riddick, Justices] Elisha Duke appointed Lieutenant in room of Josiah Granberry & Jethro Riddick Ensign in room of Elisha Godwin who hath resigned in Capt . Riddick Hunter's Co. Hardy Parker appointed Ensign in Capt. Demsey Sumner's Co. in room of Jacob Daughtry who hath resigned. James Riddick appointed Lieutenant and Samuel Riddick Ensign in Capt. Daniel Riddick' s Co. John Miles appointed Lieutenant & Moses Riddick, Jr. Ensign in Capt. William Riddick's Co. Nathaniel Norfleet appointed Ensign in Capt . William Eley's Co. in room of William Sumner who has resigned. Joseph Mills Godwin appointed Ensign in Capt. William Wilkinson's Co. in room of Willis Riddick who has resigned. 12 June 1786 Kinchen Godwin Co. Lieutenant Michael King Colonel Robert Moore Riddick. Lt. Colonel William Eley Maj or James McClenny Captain in room of William Eley Joseph Holland Captain Henry Holland who hath removed Thomas Adams Lieutenant James Holland son of James E ns i g n Thomas Benn Captain in room of James Buxton William Jordan Lieutenant Archibald White Ensign Willis Riddick Captain Jeremiah Godwin, Jr. Lieutenant John Cohoon Ensign Daniel Riddick Captain in room of Robert M. Riddick James Riddick Lieutenant Samuel Riddick Ensign Elisha Darden Captain in Co. about Southquay James Sanders Lieutenant Edward Howell son of Edward Ensign 22 Jan. 1787 I have collected the names of the Militia Officers in this county not appointed under the Militia law of Oct. 1784, who had qualified under the Commissions before Jan. 1, 1785, and were living and acting at that time. William Eley, D.C.C. Henry Riddick County Lieutenant Since dead. Josiah Riddick Col onel Since resigned. Kinchen Godwin Lt . Colonel. Michael King Maj or. Robert Moore Riddick Captain. Daniel Riddick 1st Lieutenant Joshua Spivy 2nd Lieutenant Since dead. John King Ensign. William Eley Captai n. Thomas Wi His 1st Lieutenant. James McClenny 2nd Lieutenant John King Ensign. ]] -?- Willis Parker Captain. Hardy Cross 1st Lieutenant. John Cross 2nd Lieutenant. Abel Cross Ensign. William Riddick Captai n. William Nedcalf 1st Lieutenant. John Miles 2nd Lieutenant. David Campbell Ensign Since dead. William Wilkinson Captain. Willis Everitt 1st Lieutenant.